Convivialité Ventures is a newly created Corporate Ventures arm of the Pernod Ricard Group, the 2nd largest wine & spirits group in the world with a market capitalization of $30B. Pernod Ricard holds one of the most prestigious brand portfolios in the sector including: Absolut vodka, Chivas Regal, Jameson Irish whiskey, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, and Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes. Pernod Ricard vision is “Créateur de Convivialité” and animated by a group of 18,000 passionate people. We are committed to our mission: facilitating the pleasure and energy of sharing a great moment or experience together. We call that Conviviality.

In 2012, we created the Breakthrough Innovation Group, BIG. This is a small team whose goal is to internally develop new products and services that will disrupt the way people socialize and entertain together. In 2017, we are expanding this activity by introducing Convivialité Ventures, based in San Francisco. Our mission is to partner and invest, beyond beverages, in startups providing services and experiences redefining the future of “Conviviality”.

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Associate will conduct sourcing, due diligence and analysis of potential Convivialité Ventures investments and support the leadership team in developing investment recommendations. The Associate will help support the ongoing influx of potential investment opportunities, will represent Convivialité Ventures at various events in the hospitality industry, venture and startup ecosystems, and will build a strong network to source potential investments and support portfolio companies. The Associate must be able to work in a fast-paced, team environment, and actively contribute to the development of Convivialité Ventures.